Former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said she is considering a run for president in 2028, but she also noted that the Democratic Party needs to fix perceptions that dogged it in the 2024 election. Raimondo was the commerce secretary in the Biden administration from 2021 until January 2025, and before that, she was the governor […]
The first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term have been a whirlwind of activity, punctuated by action at the border, tariffs, turbulent markets, DOGE, multiple lawsuits, and constant headlines. This Washington Examiner series, “100 Day Report Card,” will look at six key issues and how they have come to define the early days of this administration. Part 3 is on the […]
EXCLUSIVE — The House Veterans Affairs Committee chairman has asked the Department of Justice to review a VA funding snafu that occurred under the previous administration. In July 2024, the VA requested an additional $3 billion in funding to ensure no veterans would miss out on any benefits as the department faced a financial shortfall. […]
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) is renewing GOP divisions over trade as the Senate prepares to vote on the repeal of President Donald Trump’s global tariff emergency. The Senate will vote as soon as Wednesday on a resolution that reverses the “Liberation Day” tariffs Trump announced on April 2, even after the White House paused those […]
The national average price for a gallon of regular gas increased to $3.182 on Wednesday, according to AAA. The price hike will leave the national average cost of gas at a higher point than it was a month ago when it was $3.158. Contrary to claims of gas prices decreasing, the data shows that amid […]
WARREN, Michigan — President Donald Trump gambled his presidency and the economy on a sweeping tariff strategy that his blue-collar supporters in Michigan are counting on will work. After announcing “Liberation Day” tariffs on nearly 90 countries, ratcheting up a trade war with China, and hitting Canada and Mexico with fresh levies, it was fitting that […]
North Korea launched several missiles in a test run of enhanced military capabilities from the country’s first-ever naval destroyer warship, the Choe Hyon. The communist country debuted its new naval vessel last week during a special ceremony at the port of Nampo. Government officials cited increased tensions with the U.S. and their cooperative military drills […]
President Donald Trump held a rally in Michigan on Tuesday to commemorate and celebrate his accomplishments during the first 100 days of his second term. “We’re here tonight in the heartland of our nation to celebrate the most successful first 100 days of any administration in the history of our country, and that’s according to […]
Nearly two dozen states have sued the Trump administration over large cuts at AmeriCorps, a volunteer service agency. The lawsuit was led by Democratic state officials who are also suing the administration over canceling millions in grant funding. “In an attempt to dismantle the agency, the Trump administration and its DOGE demolition team made abrupt […]
President Donald Trump defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and himself during a fiery sit-down interview with ABC News for his first 100 days of his second administration. ABC News anchor and senior national correspondent Terry Moran promised the interview, surprisingly granted to a mainstream news outlet, would be combative, and he and the president delivered. […]
